Competency information
Details
Perform measurements of non- invasive respiratory muscle function to obtain accurate non-invasive respiratory muscle function measurements.
Considerations
- Common presenting conditions and pathological processes underlying the presentation of patients referred for this investigation.
- SOPs for each investigation.
- Range of techniques for the measurement of non-invasive respiratory muscle function, their uses and limitations, which must include maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) / maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), supine vital capacity (VC) and sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP).
- Rationale for specific test selection.
- Correct annotation of the recording.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Plan, prepare and undertake a range of respiratory investigations, including challenge testing and non-invasive respiratory muscle function measurements. |